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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are normally free 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 several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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