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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

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