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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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