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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in electronic education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for students 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 quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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