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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses 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 quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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