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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are 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 quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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