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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners 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 a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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