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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are mostly 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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