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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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