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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always 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 many issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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