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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not 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 numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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