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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology enable people all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are normally 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 numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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