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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning are enabling learners all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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