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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in 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. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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