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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly 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 numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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