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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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