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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners 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 numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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