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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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