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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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