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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in online education technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are 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 a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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