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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students 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 many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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