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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally 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. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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