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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. 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 numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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