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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. 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. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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