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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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