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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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