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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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