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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally 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 many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

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