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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally 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 a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)