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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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