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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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