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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are customarily 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 several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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