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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs 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 several subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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