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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are almost always 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 many subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment 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 we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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