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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently 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 online education institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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