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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always 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 quite a few topics that online education organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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