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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students 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 a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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