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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive 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 many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

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