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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are 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 several issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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