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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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