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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students 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. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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