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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners 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 a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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