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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are mostly free 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 topics that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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