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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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