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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally 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 variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high attrition?

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