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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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