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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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