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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free 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 a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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