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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally 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 e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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