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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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