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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free 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 learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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