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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily 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 subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

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