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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are mostly 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. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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