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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free 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 quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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