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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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