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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners 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 topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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