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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What original 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 institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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