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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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