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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly 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 quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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