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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily 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 variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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