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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC 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 a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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