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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are customarily 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 a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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