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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are usually free for students 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 a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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