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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are free 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 elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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