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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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