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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are normally 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 a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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