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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not 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 issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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