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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high attrition?

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