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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning enable humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free 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 several issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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