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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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