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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students 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 subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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