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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are usually 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 a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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