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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. 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 online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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