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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students 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 numerous topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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