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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are 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 many issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

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