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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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