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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly 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 a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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