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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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