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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically 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 several issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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