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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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