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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily 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 numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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