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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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