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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are free for learners 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 a lot of topics that online education institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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