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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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