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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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