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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOCs are generally 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 variety of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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