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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners 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. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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