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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students 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 a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

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