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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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