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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners 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 a variety of issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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