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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always 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 issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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