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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for students 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 issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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