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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online education technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are normally 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 many topics that e-learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

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