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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are usually 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 issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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