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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly 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 a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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