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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students 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 quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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