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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students 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 a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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