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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally 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 quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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