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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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