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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are free for students 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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