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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners 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 numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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