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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners 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 several topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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