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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic education technology enable students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. 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. Massive open online courses are commonly free 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 several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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