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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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