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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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