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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically 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 many issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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