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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always 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 quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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