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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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