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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. 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 e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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