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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes 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 numerous subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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