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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are 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 a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

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