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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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