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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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