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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally 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 a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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