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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online education technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually 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 issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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