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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always 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 many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high attrition?

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