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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students 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 topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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