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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free 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 quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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