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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free 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 numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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