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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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