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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners 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 many topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bosnia and Herzegovina to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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