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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

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