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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning are enabling learners all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally 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 online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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