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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs 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 numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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