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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners 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 variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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