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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free 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 numerous issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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