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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not 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 blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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