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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are commonly 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 a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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