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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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