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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free 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 several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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