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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. 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 almost always free for students 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 a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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