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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high student attrition?

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