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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically 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 many subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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