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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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