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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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