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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally 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 a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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