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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually 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 a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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