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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not 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 several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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