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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always 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 technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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