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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are normally 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 subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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