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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students 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 many subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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