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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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