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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually 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 a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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