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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly 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 many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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