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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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