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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily 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 numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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