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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free 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 numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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