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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily 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 several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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