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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are commonly 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 distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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