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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free 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 many topics that online learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high attrition?

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