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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically 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 quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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