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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning are enabling humans all around the world to take part in online classes. 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 a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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