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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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