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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology have enabled students all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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