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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students 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 issues that online learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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