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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly 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 issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

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