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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically 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 a variety of topics that online learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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