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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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