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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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