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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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