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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free 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 technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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