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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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