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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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