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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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