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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student attrition?

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