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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically 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 lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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