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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not 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 subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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