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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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