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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education enable people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are normally free 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 numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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