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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily 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 numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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