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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are normally 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 numerous issues that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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