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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students 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 several issues that distance learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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