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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for students 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 issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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