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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always 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 topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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