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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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