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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners 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 a variety of topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

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