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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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