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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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