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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are mostly 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 quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

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