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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students 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 topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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