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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners 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 many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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