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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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