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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly 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 learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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