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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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