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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not always 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 subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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