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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students 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 a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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