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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet 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 education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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