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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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