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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners 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 a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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