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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually 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 a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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