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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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