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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are usually 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 several topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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