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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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