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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently 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 subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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