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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly 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 quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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