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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not 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 quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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