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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online education are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily 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 several subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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