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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently 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 numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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