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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally 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 a lot of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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