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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic education technology are empowering people all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always 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 topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high attrition?

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