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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly 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 a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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