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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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