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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are ordinarily 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 a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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