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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not 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 several topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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