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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally 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 several issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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