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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free 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 blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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