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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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