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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Togo to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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