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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in digital education technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not 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 numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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