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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free 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 lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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