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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

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