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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners 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 quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

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