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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free 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. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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