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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes 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 quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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