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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are free 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 topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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