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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically 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 subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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