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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free 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 several issues that online education organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

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