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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning are empowering people all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are generally 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 several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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