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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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