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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always 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 issues that online learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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