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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly 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 several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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