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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology enable students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners 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 several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

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