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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly 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 a lot of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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