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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners 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 issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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