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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners 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 many topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

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