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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students 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 many topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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