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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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