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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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