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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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