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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners 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 a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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