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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled learners all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners 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 several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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