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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not 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 blended learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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