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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always 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 quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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