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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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