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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free 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 several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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