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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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