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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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