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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently 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 topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Serbia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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