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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering students all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are 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 numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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