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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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