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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students 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 variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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