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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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