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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always 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 issues that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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