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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners 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 lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

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