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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in online learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always 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 numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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