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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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