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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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