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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning have enabled learners all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always 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. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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