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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

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