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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners 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 quite a few topics that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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