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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are free 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 lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high attrition?

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