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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not 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 online learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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