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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are 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 online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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