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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students 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 elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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