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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free 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 quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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