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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are generally 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. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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