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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently 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 a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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