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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly 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 topics that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high attrition?

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