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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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