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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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