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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free 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 numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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