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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. 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. These MOOC courses are typically free 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 a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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