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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly 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 issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Nagorno-Karabakh to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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