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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always 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 a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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