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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses 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 topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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