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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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