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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily 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 quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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