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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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