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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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