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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free 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 many issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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