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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are commonly 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 quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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