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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online 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 quite a few issues that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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