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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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