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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally 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 many subjects that online education organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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