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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free 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 quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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