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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for learners 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 quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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