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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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