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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally 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 a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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