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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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