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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are typically 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 many subjects that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

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