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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are 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 quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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