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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not 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 issues that online education institutions must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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