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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? 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 California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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