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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

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