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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online education have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always 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 subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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