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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally 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 numerous subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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