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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students 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 a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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