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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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