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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high attrition?

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