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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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