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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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