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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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