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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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