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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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