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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students 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 online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

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