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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners 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 numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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