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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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