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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are normally 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 subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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