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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are free for learners 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 topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

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