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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not 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 topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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