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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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