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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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