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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach 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 MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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