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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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