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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students 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 a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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