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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take online courses. 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. These online MOOC courses are 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 topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like India to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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