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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students 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 several subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

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