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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology have empowered learners all over 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 MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources