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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners 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 a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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