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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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