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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in digital education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always 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 numerous topics that elearning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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