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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically 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 many subjects that online education institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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