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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students 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 variety of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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