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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly 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 variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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