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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally 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. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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