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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education are empowering students in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners 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 elearning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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