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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically 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 several issues that online education institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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