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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are typically free but do not always 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 several topics that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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