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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally 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 several topics that elearning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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