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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners 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 a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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