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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not 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 numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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