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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily 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 a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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