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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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