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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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