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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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