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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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