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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly 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 many subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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