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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently 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 quite a few topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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