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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly 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 quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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