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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. 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 learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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