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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses 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 several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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