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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students 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 several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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