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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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