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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free 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 several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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