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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are usually free for learners 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 many topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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