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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

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