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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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