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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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