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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students 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 topics that online learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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