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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver 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 massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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