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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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