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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free 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 many issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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