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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually 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 topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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