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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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