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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally 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 lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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