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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always 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 several issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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