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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always 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 variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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