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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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