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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are free 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 online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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