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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students 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 numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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