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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are customarily 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 quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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