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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners 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 numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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