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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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