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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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