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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally 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 several issues that online education institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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