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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free 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 quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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