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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free 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 elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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