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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC 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 numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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