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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free 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 several topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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