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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students 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 blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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