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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. 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 technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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