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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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