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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students 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 subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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