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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? 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 California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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