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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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