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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always 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 technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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