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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners 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 a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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