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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently 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 online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

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