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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always 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 issues that online education organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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