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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free 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 several issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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