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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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