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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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