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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily 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 topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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