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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not 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 learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student attrition?

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