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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are typically 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 technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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