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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free 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 numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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