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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently 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 issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Anguilla to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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