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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners 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 a variety of subjects that online learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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