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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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