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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners 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 many subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

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