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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners 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 subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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