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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners 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 many issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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