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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students 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 numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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