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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are normally 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 several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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