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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students 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 numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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