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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students 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 many issues that online education organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

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