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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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