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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are free 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 several topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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