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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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