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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online 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 technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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