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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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