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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically 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 a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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