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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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