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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning are enabling students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free 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 quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

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