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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are mostly free 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 issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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