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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always 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 organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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