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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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