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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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