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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are 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 lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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