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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not 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 several issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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