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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not 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 quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

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