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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always 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 several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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