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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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