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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always 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 many issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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