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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are typically free 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 many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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