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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free 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 a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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