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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. 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. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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