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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students 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 a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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