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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning are empowering students all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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