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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are typically 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 numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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