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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently 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 issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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