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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are 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 numerous issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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