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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free 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 several topics that online education institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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