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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students 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 topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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