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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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