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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are free for students 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 online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

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