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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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