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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not 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 a variety of issues that elearning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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