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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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