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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are generally 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 many topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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