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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs 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 a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

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