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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners 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 many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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