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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically 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 topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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