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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? 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 Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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