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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students 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 numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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