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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not 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 a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

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