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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally 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 topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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