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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are typically 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 subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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