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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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