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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically 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 many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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