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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free 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 learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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