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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always 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 a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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