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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students 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 a variety of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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