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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning are empowering humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for students 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 issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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