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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners 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 many issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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