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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several topics that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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