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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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