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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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