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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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