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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners 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 lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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