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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. 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 issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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