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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly 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 issues that online education organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

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