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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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