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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students 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 topics that blended learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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