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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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