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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically 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 quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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