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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free 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 numerous topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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