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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always 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 numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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