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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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