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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not 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 a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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