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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning have enabled people all around the world to participate 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 generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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