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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students 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 topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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