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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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