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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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