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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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