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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually 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 a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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