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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are 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 many issues that online learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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