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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically 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 a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

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