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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are typically free for learners 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 a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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