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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are almost always free for students 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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