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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students 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 a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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