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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online 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 a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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