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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are usually free for students 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 a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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