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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education enable students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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