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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not 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 issues that online education institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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