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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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