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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually 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. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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