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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently 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 lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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