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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually 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 several issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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