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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs 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 quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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