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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners 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 many topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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