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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly 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 several issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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