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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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