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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are typically 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 topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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