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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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