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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners 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 variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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