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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners 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. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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