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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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