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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students 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 many topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices 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 low learner motivation and high attrition?

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