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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners 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 lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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