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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students 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 topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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