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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in online learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students 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 numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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