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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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