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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners 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 many issues that online learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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