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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC classes are almost always 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 numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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