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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally 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 numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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