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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners 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 many topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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