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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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