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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily 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 numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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