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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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