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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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