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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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