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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses 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 several topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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