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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

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