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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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