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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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