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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. 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 technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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