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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually 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 a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

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