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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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