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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently 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 many subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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