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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not 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 quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high attrition?

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