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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically 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 many topics that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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