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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always 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. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high student attrition?

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