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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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