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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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