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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take online classes. These massive online 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 many issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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