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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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