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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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