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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always 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 learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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