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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). Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are generally 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 many issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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