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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are 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 numerous topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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