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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students 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 many subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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